Logistics Manager at Unga Holding

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the position is to develop and manage the logistics flow in the organization to serve market demand while ensuring optimal inventories across all sites in line with the sales demand of the business. The logistics manager will develop and implement practical logistics policies and strategies in line with UHL guidelines so as to facilitate the achievement of company objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Distribution operations

• Coordinate deliveries for exports and local markets, ensure on-time and in-full delivery, and maintain strong internal and external partnerships
• Supervise daily distribution operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain documentation for all policies, processes, and procedures in  logistics and distribution management to ensure consistent practices and maintain efficiencies of scale; ensure documentation is up-to-date and easy to access.
• Build and track cost and productivity metrics and KPIs to drive cost savings, service improvements, and progress toward operational targets.
• Develop and oversee processes for management of transportation initiatives, including liaising between transport companies, coordinating deliveries, and enforcing deadlines, implementing onboarding programs, sourcing new carriers, and ensuring compliance.
• Manage the company fleet of trucks, both owned and outsourced and work with the Procurement Manager on a quarterly review of transporters/suppliers.

Distribution planning, implementation and cost management

•  Manage efficient flow of outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time and at a good cost.
• Ensure safe and efficient distribution of goods, and ensure that orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Plan and manage logistics and transportation of finished goods for various company locations and customer deliveries.
• Keep track of quality of goods, delivery timelines, transport costs and efficiency of distribution function.
• Assess and advice on the logistics needs for various locations. Plan routes and process shipment of products to and from various locations.
• Working closely with functions to ensure proper budgeting for contracted services.

 Inbound Logistics Management

•  Assess and provide logistics needs for various locations, including interplant transfers.
• Plan routes and process shipment of products to and from various locations.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure orders are ready and shipped within the agreed lead times, offering market intelligence regarding shipping lines and routes for efficiency.
• Ensuring timely processing of import permits for all imported goods through respective government departments.
• Managing clearing agents and inbound transporters to ensure performance as per SLAs.
• Ensure customs documentation/clearing process is done on time to avoid storage/demurrage.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Manage and control Sales & General Expenses Administration (SGA) within approved budget
• Budget control and performance reporting—budget vs. actual, key performance indicators, and service level agreement attainment and management.

Job Requirements

Educational Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the field of Logistics.
• Knowledge and experience of modern supply chain concepts, techniques, practices and IT systems.
• Computer skills, Access, Excel, MS Word, MS office.
• Experience of ERP systems and eProcurement.
• Experience in developing supplier partnerships in a complex environment.

Key Attributes/Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player.
• Credibility and flexibility to deal with stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Must be proactive, adhere to deadlines, possess problem-solving skills, be a quick learner and able to work under pressure.
• Good Networking skills – able to use networks to obtain information and build partnerships
• Ability to strive to achieve high quality results with a persistently positive outlook in the face of challenges and setbacks.